Everything You Need to Know for
this Weekend’s Big Doubleheader

We are loaded up and ready to go for the first double race weekend of the year. There are 122 drivers registered and the weather forecast is looking nice for a change. I’m sure we are all looking forward to racing in the dry. We will be on Track 1 counter-clockwise both days. This is the same course as Race 1, but we’ll be racing in the opposite direction.

Reminders
All Minor Drivers: All drivers under 18 years must be accompanied by at least one parent who has signed the annual minor release. An exception can be made if a temporary guardian letter is signed and notarized.

All Minor Guests: Any guest under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent. An exception can be made if a temporary guardian letter is signed and notarized.

Event Schedule
Friday
5pm: Gate opens
5-8pm: Entry pick up, trailer drop off, camping/pit set up, kart safety inspection, pit pass sales (cash only)
8pm: Gate closes. No entry after 8pm. No exceptions.

Saturday
6:30am: Gate opens. Do NOT park on the street in front of the track if early.
Entry pick up, pit pass sales (cash only.)
8:15am: Mandatory drivers meeting. All drivers and guests must attend.
8:45am: Kid karts on track. (Dry track only.)
12:00pm: Gate closes. No entry or pit pass sales after noon.
8:00pm: Gate closes for the night.

If you are a Sunday-only participant and want to arrive Saturday afternoon or early evening please find Mike or Nancy.

Sunday
6:30am: Gate opens. Do NOT park on the street in front of the track if early. Entry pick up, pit pass sales (cash only.)
8:15am: Mandatory drivers meeting. All drivers and guests must attend.
9:00am: Cadet Karts on track.
12:00pm: Gate closes. No entry or pit pass sales after noon.

Practice and Race Schedule
1 Kid Kart – Saturday only. 4 sessions in the dry only. Finished for the weekend at lunch break on Saturday.
2 206 Cadet
3 206 Junior
4 TaG Senior / DD2
5 World Formula Light and Heavy
6 206 Medium
7 TaG Masters
8 206 Senior
9 206 Masters

We will run two 7-8 minute practice sessions and one qualifying session before lunch break each day. We’re planning on 20-lap races if things go smoothly and the weather cooperates. If you are running two classes and your sessions are back to back please let us know and we will work with you.

Thank you all!!! See you at the track!

Registration Open for
the First Doubleheader Weekend of 2025

Race 1 is in the books—after we wiped it down with WD-40 and left it in the sun to dry. If you feel like we’re getting picked on by Mother Nature, know that every Saturday event at Canaan since mid-April has been rained on. All we can do is hope for better weather next time or consider taking up speedboat racing.

It rained all day, but 100 drivers had a blast! Despite the conditions, everyone did a fantastic job staying on track and keeping the vibe fun. The day wouldn’t have been possible without our dedicated (and waterproof!) track staff, corner workers, and property manager. Be sure to say thanks the next time you see them.

Up next is our Race 2 & 3 Doubleheader Weekend on June 21 & 22, featuring complete race-day schedules on both Saturday and Sunday. Registration is open now at www.bikereg.com/nhka and closes on June 18 at 6pm. You’ll find two options: a two-day entry for the whole weekend, or a one-day option if you can only attend on Saturday or Sunday.

Stay tuned. More details to come.

It is Time for Race 1 of the 2025 NHKA Racing Series

We are all ready for the first race of the new 2025 season. Race 1 is sponsored by SpA Speed. Thank you to George, Dean, Keith, and Kloe for their support.

Unfortunately, the weather is being a jerk again. If we do need to declare a wet track, the rain tire rule will be in effect: All drivers must use LeCont rain tires for all qualifying and the race sessions. This includes the LeCont white label and older purple label rain tires. No other rain tires will be allowed on the track for any official sessions.

Please understand that we will adjust the day’s schedule according to weather conditions to do our best accommodating everyone.

Event Schedule

Friday:
5pm Gate opens
5-8pm Race registration pick up, pit pass sales (cash only), trailer drop off, pit and camping set up, pre-race kart safety inspection
8pm Gate closes. No entry after 8pm. No exceptions.

Saturday:
6:30am Gate opens. Do NOT park on the street in front of the track if you arrive early. Race registration pick up, pit pass sales (cash only)
8:15am Mandatory meeting for all drivers and guests
8:45am Kid karts on track (if dry)
12:00pm Gate closes. No entry or pit pass sales after noon.

Race Groups and Schedule

We will be on Track 1, clockwise – same as the May 3rd practice day.

1 Kid Kart Dry only. 4 sessions. Finished for the day at lunch break.
2 206 Cadet
3 206 Junior
4 TaG Senior / DD2
5 World Formula Light and Heavy
6 206 Medium
7 TaG Masters
8 206 Senior
9 206 Masters

There are several drivers running two classes. This is the best I could come up with. Someone always ends up running two sessions in a row no matter how I arrange it. If that’s you, we will do our best to help you out.

Each group will have two 7-8 minute practice sessions and a 5 minute qualifying session before lunch break. Then 15-lap races in the afternoon. This is subject to change depending on track conditions.

A Few Reminders…

Pit pass wristbands must be worn at all times by all drivers and guests. No one can be on the property without one. Anyone found without will be removed from the property along with any associated driver and team.

No open alcohol or other mind-altering substances by anyone during the day until after the last race is finished.

Please take all of your trash home with you: used tires, fuel cans, broken canopies and chairs. DO NOT throw any of those items in the dumpster. DO NOT throw any trash in the porta-potties. Leave your pit area as clean as you found it.

Tire pre-sale requests are closed for this event. Tires will be available at the track while supplies last.

Speaking of tires… As previously announced, there is a 10% tariff upcharge on all tire sales until further notice. We will publish a tire order form with updated pricing before the next race.

Please be aware that we will not respond to emails until Monday. For urgent matters, your best bet is to try messaging the NHKA Facebook page.

Thank you all!!! See you Saturday!!!!

Now that We’ve Practiced
Let’s Race!

We had a successful season-opening day of practice at Canaan. We managed to get in three good dry sessions before lunch. Then the rain came for the rest of the afternoon. Fifteen hearty drivers decided rain practice was a good idea, so we obliged. It was fun to watch from the sidelines. Next time you see the corner workers, be sure to let them know how much we appreciate them sticking it out.

We thank everyone for a good safe day, and welcome to the 17 new drivers who took the Karting Safety Course. We were proud to see our experienced racers helping them get up to speed throughout the day. This rookie crop did a fantastic job finding their way around and respecting the track limits as well as each other. All will be joining their respective classes for Race 1. (Another Karting Safety Course is scheduled for that event.)

Speaking of Race 1 – Let’s Goooooo!
Registration for Race 1 is now open www.bikereg.com/nhka Registration will close on Tuesday May 27 at 6pm. More news and updates will follow in the days leading up to the race.

About Tire Prices…
Unfortunately, we are being hit with a 10% tariff charge on tires starting immediately. Our partners and participating shops are all getting hit with it. Please understand that the market is still sorting itself out, so we’ll keep you up to date.

Yes, we are practicing this Saturday.
No, there is nothing we can do about the weather.

Now that we’ve answered the two biggest questions, I will add that the forecast for the first part of the day is pretty good. If there are showers, it appears they’ll hold off until later in the afternoon. This should give us a window of time to get in some sessions on a dry track. And if we’re already up and running in the dry, we will keep going in the rain for those crazy enough to go out there. (This is a practice day.) And if you have rain tires other than LeCont, this would be the perfect opportunity to burn through them.

There will be no official scoring or racing, so transponders are not required. However, we will be testing the new Orbits/Mylaps update, which includes live race day scoring. So if you have your own transponder, charge it up and bring it to help us work out any kinks.

Registration is closed. We will not accept race day registrations.

All registered drivers will have a pit pass waiting for them. All other attendees must purchase a pit pass at the gate. Pit pass sales are cash or check only. NO credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, yellow cards, post cards, etc. All guests must wear their pit pass all day.

We will have 17 new drivers joining us. Let’s make them feel welcome. Please introduce yourself, share your know-how, and help them have a great first day at the track. They will all start off in the Karting Safety Course, which will be its own group in the rotation. They will be moved into their respective classes throughout the day.

Friday Night:
5pm Gate opens for trailer drop off, camping, pit set up, and kart safety inspection.
8pm Gate closes. No entry after. No exceptions.

Saturday Morning:
6:30am Gate opens. Use the first gate (look for the NHKA sign.) Do not park on the street in front of the track if you are early.
8:15am Mandatory drivers meeting. All drivers AND guests must attend.
8:45am Kid Kart practice
9am Group practice starts

We will combine classes for practice to maximize track time for everyone.
1 Kid Kart
2 206 Cadet
3 206 Senior Light / 206 Senior Medium / 206 Masters
4 206 Junior
5 World Formula Light and Heavy
6 TaG Senior and Masters
7 Karting Safety Course

8 – 10 minute sessions. Depending on the forecast, we may run them quicker.

Important Reminders
Please take your trash, used tires, and fuel cans home with you. Please leave your pit area as clean as you found it.

Friday Night Campers: No open fires. Quiet time is 10pm.

No open alcohol by anyone at any time during the day Saturday when the track is officially in use.

Bring some bug repellant. We are told that the bugs and ticks were out in force last weekend. Mostly in the infield areas of the track. The property manager will make an attempt to spray, but bring your repellent.

The day will be busy and challenging. We will do our best to get it all in. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and starting the new season.
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At Long Last the 2025 Season Begins!
NHKA Practice Day – Register Now

Is it just us, or does the off-season seem longer every year? Now that we finally have another winter behind us we are more than ready to be back to the track. What better way to get the 2025 NHKA Racing Series started right than a full day of practice?

NHKA Members Practice Day
May 3, 2025 – Canaan Motor Club
Register Now – www.bikereg.com/nhka
Deadline April 29 at 6pm

The NHKA Members Practice Day has become a rite of spring. A chance to reconnect with your racing family, get your kart sorted, and wake up the racer in you. Remember, if the driver is a minor, their parents need to request, complete, and submit a 2025 Minor Waiver Package in order to register. If you have yet to do so, request yours by dropping us a line at nhkaracingseries@gmail.com Also remember, as the event name suggests: you need to be a 2025 NHKA Member to participate. Here’s how…

Get Your 2025 NHKA Membership
If you were a member in 2024 or a previous season, submit the membership renewal form found here. (Renewals on bikereg.com are now closed.) If you’ll be new to the NHKA, welcome! Let us help you get up to speed by clicking here.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all at Canaan on May 3rd!

Happy New Year Racers!

We hope you are enjoying the holiday season and wish you all the happiest of New Year’s. We have been a little quiet lately, but as most of you know, we have been busy closing our family machining business along with moving the CFMotorsports shop and NHKA offices. The club’s email remains the same, but our new mailing address is:

Karting Enterprises Inc.
210 Turnpike St.
South Easton, MA 02375

Thank you all for your support this past racing season. In January we will start we will start gearing up for 2025 with a new membership form, updated handbook, and more. So, stay tuned and stay safe!

Congratulations to the 2024 NHKA Champions
and All Our Racers

Thank you to all our racers and their family and friends. Thank you to our corner marshals, staff, and volunteers. And congratulations to our champions who worked hard and drove fast. You did it!

Samson Plourde – Briggs 206 Cadet

Trevor King – Briggs 206 Junior

Benjamin Safar – Briggs 206 Senior

Tom Rosenfeld – Briggs 206 Medium

Tom Rosenfeld – Briggs 206 Masters

Brian Wilkinson – TaG Senior

Robert Bain – TaG Masters

Will Dzuiba – World Formula Light

Freddie Fawcett – World Formula Heavy

2024 NHKA Banquet & Members Meeting

White Birch Hall
222 Central Street, Hudson, NH
November 16, 2024

RSVP by November 9
nhkaracingseries@gmail.com

It is time to celebrate all of this season’s racers and champions and discuss the season to come. We will start the day at 1pm with the Annual Members Meeting where we’ll discuss changes to the weights and class names of the Briggs 206 Senior and Medium classes. We will also talk about tweaking the weights in TaG Senior and Masters in search of the ever-elusive dream of engine parody. If there are any other topics or suggestions for the 2025 season you consider important enough to delay a couple hundred people from their food, drinks, and trophies, you should absolutely bring them up during the meeting.

Dinner will be served at 2:00pm, followed by the trophy ceremony with a prize raffle throughout the day.

All members may attend with one guest at no charge, $25 for each additional guest. (We will contact you for any payment due.) The RSVP cutoff is November 9, which is a lot sooner than you think – especially when planning a banquet. So we could use your help by not delaying your reply. RSVP now by emailing your guest list to nhkaracingseries@gmail.com

Start Your Engines!!!

Ready or not, this Saturday is the big NHKA Season Finale. The weather forecast isn’t perfect, but it’s not bad either. We will commit to Racing Track 2 clockwise with the chicane, even in wet conditions. (Scroll down two posts for photo of layout.) However, if on the off chance it rains all day, we may switch to Track 1 for safety. That’s not the plan, but merely an option. Keep an eye on Facebook for any late announcements.

Please remember to bring all your guests to the drivers meeting.

Friday Night
5-8pm Gate open. No entry after 8pm. No exceptions.
Wristband sales, kart safety inspection, trailer drop off, and camping.
Note: We cannot issue wristbands for anyone not there in person.

Saturday Morning
6:30am-12pm Gate open. All guests must arrive before noon.
8:15am Drivers meeting, mandatory for everyone on the property.
8:45am Kid Karts on track.
9:00am Practice by group.

2 Rounds of practice per group.
1 Qualifying session per group.
Lunch Break
18 lap races in the afternoon as timing permits.

Group Order
1 Kid Karts (Finished for the day at the lunch break.)
2 206 Cadet
3 206 Medium
4 206 Junior
5 TaG Senior/DD2
6 206 Masters
7 TaG Masters
8 World Formula Light/Heavy
9 206 Senior

See you all soon!!!!